Author's POV…
The moment Caspian left the room, closing the door behind him, Lilith stepped forward and stood in front of Hazel, her eyes unreadable.
Hazel's breath trembled, her hands curling into fists. "Hasn't it sunk in yet?" she snapped. "I'm not turning it on. I'm not helping you find any damn babies."
Her voice cracked at the end, a mixture of fury and helplessness. But Lilith didn't flinch. Instead, she offered a soft, almost broken smile.
"I no longer care whether you turn it on or not," she said quietly. "I just have some memories to show you."
"I don't want the memories," Hazel shouted, her voice rising like a wave. "I just want to be free!"
Lilith didn't respond with more words. Instead, she stepped forward, gently placing both hands on Hazel's head.
"You'll be free… after I show you this."
And then she began to chant.
